Can you get into an Ivy with no extracurriculars?

Originally Answered: Is it possible to get into an Ivy League without extracurriculars? Yes. Unless you have a compelling reason not to get involved with any activities outside of classroom work, the competition requires it.

Does Stanford look at freshman year?

Stanford and the University of California system are perfect examples of appropriately evaluating prospective students. They do not count freshman grades at all in admissions decisions, and instead recalculate applicants’ grade-point averages without them.

How can I get into Stanford early action?

Restrictive Early Action may be a good option for you if all of the following apply:

1. You have identified Stanford as your first choice;
2. You have taken a challenging academic schedule through grade 11 and have done well;
3. You have enough time before the November 1 deadline to write a thoughtful application.

Can I apply to Stanford without SAT scores?

In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19, Stanford will accept applications without standardized test scores in 2021-2022. That said, if you can safely take the SAT or ACT, it is recommended—students who submit test scores are accepted at higher rates than students who don’t submit scores.

Why is it so hard to get into Stanford University?

The first reason is basic numbers: there are simply too many students with stellar academics. The average ACT score for a Stanford student is 33; thus, Stanford considers this score (or higher) stellar. Yet a 33 still puts about 1\% of the high school population above you.

How important are extracurriculars at Stanford University?

Extracurricular activities are a common way for applicants to separate themselves from the field, but not all extracurriculars are created equal. Stanford considers talent/ability “very important” when making admissions decisions and extracurricular activities are an excellent way to demonstrate them.

How many grades do you need to get into Stanford?

Students accepted to a top 10 school like Stanford typically complete between 8 to 12, but it’s not uncommon for a student to have taken even more. Another reason why Stanford applicants need great grades is that selective schools use a tool called the Academic Index to filter out their enormous number of applicants.